Is Brightview Senior Living a good company to work for?

Brightview Senior Living has an overall rating of 4.2 out of 5, based on over 495 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 7% over the last 12 months. 82% of employees would recommend working at Brightview Senior Living to a friend and 81% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Brightview Senior Living have been left by employees working as Vibrant Living Assistant , Concierge and Dining Server .

Does Brightview Senior Living pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Brightview Senior Living employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Brightview Senior Living. This rating has improved by 5% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Brightview Senior Living?

82% of Brightview Senior Living employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Brightview Senior Living 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.2 for culture and values and 4.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Brightview Senior Living?

Dining Server (29) , Concierge (27) , Resident Assistant (25) , Server (17) , Dining Services (15) , Vibrant Living Assistant (14) , Dining Room Server (13) , Activities Assistant (9) , Certified Nursing Assistant CNA (9) , Executive Director (9) , Wellness Nurse (7) , Chef (6) , Community Sales Director (6) , Cook (6) , Director (6)

What are the pros of working at Brightview Senior Living according to real employee reviews?

"Benefits were great" ((in 32 reviews)); "Brightview hires great staff!" ((in 19 reviews)); "Lots of career growth and you get to work with lots of great people that care about you." ((in 19 reviews)); "Loved my Coworkers and Residents were great" ((in 13 reviews)); "Awarded the 'Best place to work' in the Baltimore area several years in a row." ((in 13 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Brightview Senior Living according to real employee reviews?

"Low pay for expected contribution" ((in 33 reviews)); "workers, managers are always present/available to handle the matter." ((in 12 reviews)); "No work life balance." ((in 8 reviews)); "sometimes communication is lacking between staff" ((in 4 reviews))

What are employees saying about Brightview Senior Living layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Brightview Senior Living layoffs and their outlook for job security at Brightview Senior Living in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Brightview Senior Living locations?

Baltimore , Rockville , Marlton , Bel Air , Catonsville , Shelton , Bethesda , Paramus , Canton , North Andover , Warren , Annapolis , Perry Hall , Arlington , Wakefield , Mays Chapel , Randolph , Woodbury , Annandale , Wakefield , Edgewater , Nottingham , Severna Park , Towson , White Marsh , Billerica , Boston , Woburn , Mount Laurel , Fairfax

Brightview Senior Living reviews

4.2

82% would recommend to a friend

(486 total reviews)

Doug Dollenberg

87% approve of CEO

81% positive business outlook

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Brightview Senior Living has an employee rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 486 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Brightview Senior Living employee rating is 22% above average for employers within the Healthcare industry (3.4 stars).

Reviews by job title

486 reviews

5.0

Jan 14, 2026

They Have Won Top 100 Great Places to Work Award for a Reason

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great mission, great values, employee focused - treat your associates well so they in turn treat your residents well, and the pay is competitive.

Cons

You are going to have a bad day here and there, that is life, You will still want to come back because it's the best place you have ever worked and you aren't walking away from that.

Brightview Senior Living Response

5mo

Thank you so much for taking the time to share this feedback and for your years of dedication to Brightview. Hearing that our mission, values, and associate-focused culture resonate with you truly means a lot. We know no workplace is perfect every single day, but it’s incredibly meaningful to hear that even on the tough days, Brightview still feels like home. We’re grateful for all you do to support our residents and communities, and we’re glad to have you as part of the Brightview team.

3.0

Jan 8, 2026

Uhhh

Caregiver

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Received Gifts for company meetings

Cons

Bad management not good communication

Brightview Senior Living Response

5mo

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We appreciate your feedback and are glad you felt recognized at company meetings. We also take comments about management and communication seriously, as these areas play an essential role in the overall associate experience. Your feedback helps us continually evaluate and improve our support for our teams. Thank you for sharing your perspective.

5.0

Jan 7, 2026

Awesome company

Vibrant living director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Autonomy to create vibrant and robust programming. Great director team and corporate support. Great staffing. Residents and families are participative!

Cons

Too many meetings that could be combined and leave more time for resident engagement with the director team.

Brightview Senior Living Response

5mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re glad to hear you found value in the autonomy to create programming and in the support from the director team, corporate partners, and the broader community. We also appreciate your feedback about meetings and leadership visibility. Finding the right balance between collaboration and time spent with residents and families is essential, and your input helps inform how we continue to refine our approach. Thank you again for sharing your perspective.

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